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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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